About me
John Andrews is a locally renowned creative thought leader who directs the consultancy arm of Creative Collective. He is the go-to idea guy for implementing intricate creative projects, navigating new ground with municipalities and city leaders, figuring out clever solutions to complex logistical problems, and connecting the dots between artists, dreamers, organizations, and decision-makers in cities across industries by getting everyone in a room together and making them talk to each other.
As founder and Executive Director of Creative Collective, he spends his waking hours educating people on how the intersection of the creative workforce and economic development impacts and benefits communities throughout Essex County. He leads in managing and facilitating projects for municipalities, organizations, and businesses that understand the importance of creating better opportunities at this intersection.
John was awarded Person of the Year (Daily Item) and Small Business of the Year (Salem Chamber of Commerce) in 2021 and 'Storyteller of the Year' by North of Boston CVB in 2023. He also sits on many boards and committees, including the Salem Public Art Commission, the ECCF Creative County Initiative, and the NextGen Philanthropy Initiative. He strategically aligns that work with consultancy projects completed in Beverly, Salem, Peabody, Lynn, and Lawrence.
